Cisco WAP2000 Instruction Manual

Cisco Small Business
WAP2000 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over
Ethernet
ADMINISTRATION
GUIDE

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Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 2
Network Topology 2
Roaming 3
Network Layout 3
Example of a Simple Wireless Network 4
Chapter 3: Product Overview 5
Front Panel 5
Back Panel 6
Side Panel 7
Chapter 4: Installing the WAP2000 Access Point 8
Before You Begin 8
Placement Tips 9
Wall Mounting 9
Connecting the Equipment 10
Using a PoE Router or Switch to Connect the WAP2000 11
Using a Standard Router or Switch to Connect the WAP2000 11
Verifying the Hardware Installation 12
Chapter 5: Getting Started 13
Accessing the Web-Based Utility 13
Navigating the Web-Based Utility 14
Setup 15
Wireless 15
AP Mode 15
Administration 15
Status 16
About 16

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Help 16
Chapter 6: Configuring the WAP2000 Access Point 17
Setting Up Your Access Point 18
Configuring Basic Setup Settings 18
Configuring Basic Setup Settings 19
Configuring Network Setup Settings 20
Configuring Time Settings 21
Configuring Wireless Settings 22
Configuring Basic Settings 23
Configuring Security 25
Configuring WPA-Personal 27
Configuring WPA2-Personal 28
Configuring WPA2-Personal Mixed 29
Configuring WPA-Enterprise 31
Configuring WPA2-Enterprise 33
Configuring WPA2-Enterprise Mixed 35
Configuring RADIUS 37
Configuring WEP 39
Configuring Connection Control 41
Disabling Wireless Connection Control 41
Allowing Specified MAC Addresses to Connect to the Wireless Network 42
Preventing MAC Addresses from Connecting to the Wireless Network 42
Configuring Advanced Settings 43
Configuring VLAN & QoS 46
Configuring the Access Point’s Modes of Operation 48
Configuring Administration Settings 51
Configuring Management Settings 52
Configuring the Administration Log 55
Restoring Factory Default Settings 57
Upgrading the Firmware 58
Rebooting the Access Point 59
Managing the Access Point’s Configuration 60
Verifying Access Point Status 61
Checking Local Network Status 61

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Checking Wireless Status 63
Checking System Performance 64
Using Windows Help Menus 66
TCP/IP 66
Shared Resources 66
Network Neighborhood/My Network Places 66
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 67
Appendix B: Wireless Security Checklist 72
Security Checklist 72
Change the Default Wireless Network Name or SSID 73
Disable SSID Broadcast 73
Change the Default Password 73
Change the Administrator’s Password Regularly 73
Enable MAC Address Filtering 74
Change the SSID Periodically 74
Enable Encryption 74
General Network Security Guidelines 76
Additional Security Tips 76
Appendix C: Specifications 77
Specifications 77
Setup/Configuration 77
Management 78
Operating Modes 78
Wireless 78
Security 79
Quality of Service 79
Environmental 80
Appendix D: Where to Go From Here 81

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Cisco WAP2000 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Administration Guide 1
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the WAP2000 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over
Ethernet.
The Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet is ideal for small
businesses that want to expand their existing wired networks or create new
wireless networks for the workforce or guests. The access point features
RangeBooster technology that is compatible with standard 802.11g but with a
range up to two times further and throughput up to 35 percent faster. Unlike
ordinary wireless technologies that are hampered by wireless signals that reflect
off walls, ceilings, and other objects, RangeBooster uses these multiple signals
with two smart receivers at each end (router or access point and client adapter) to
boost range and throughput speeds. As a result, a RangeBooster solution reduces
or eliminates wireless signal dead spots in offices and other buildings so users
can connect to the network in more areas. The access point comes with two 3 dBi
antennas for increased power, also helping to extend the range of the access
point.
Advanced security features like Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA2 Enterprise),
make this solution ideal for business. Integrated Quality of Service (QoS) features
provide consistent voice and video quality on both the wired and wireless
networks, enabling your workforce to communicate or view video content without
disruptions and delay.
The Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet can be powered from its
included AC adapter or from a Power over Ethernet (PoE) Switch using Ethernet
cabling, enabling mounting in ceilings or high on walls where power outlets may
not be available.
Additional features like multiple BSSIDs, wireless roaming, and auto-channel
selection, give your business added flexibility to keep employees and guests
connected. The access point also features dual firmware images so it remains
functional if a firmware upgrade process is disrupted.

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Planning Your Wireless Network
Before deploying your WAP2000 Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over
Ethernet, take some time to plan your wireless network.
This chapter includes the following topics:
•Network Topology, page 2
•Roaming, page 3
•Network Layout, page 3
•Example of a Simple Wireless Network, page 4
Network Topology
A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one or more
wireless adapters. Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share
the same radio channel to talk to each other. Several computers equipped with
wireless cards or adapters can communicate with each other to form an ad-hoc
network without the use of an access point.
Cisco wireless adapters also provide access to a wired network when using an
access point or wireless router. An integrated wireless and wired network is
called an infrastructure network. Each wireless computer in an infrastructure
network can talk to any computer in a wired or wireless network via the access
point or wireless router.
An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a wireless computer to
a wired network, and may double the effective wireless transmission range for
two wireless adapter computers.
Because an access point can forward data within a network, the effective
transmission range in an infrastructure network may be doubled (depending on
antenna characteristics).

Planning Your Wireless Network
Roaming
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Roaming
An infrastructure configuration also supports roaming capabilities for mobile
users. Roaming means that you can move your wireless computer within your
network and the access points will pick up the wireless computer’s signal,
providing that they both share the same wireless security and SSID.
Before you consider roaming, choose a feasible radio channel and optimum
access point position. Proper access point positioning combined with a clear
radio signal will greatly enhance performance.
NOTE Spanning Tree Protocol should be disabled on the switches connecting to the APs
to allow roaming to work without disruption.
Network Layout
The WAP2000 access point has been designed for use with 802.11g and 802.11b
products, such as the notebook adapters for your laptop computers, PCI adapters
for your desktop computers, and USB adapters for either a laptop or desktop.
These wireless products can also communicate with a 802.11g or 802.11b
wireless print server.
To link your wired network to your wireless network, connect the access point’s
Ethernet network port to any switch or router.
For more information about wireless products, visit the Cisco website at
www.cisco.com.

Planning Your Wireless Network
Example of a Simple Wireless Network
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Example of a Simple Wireless Network
The following diagram shows a typical infrastructure wireless network setup.
This example shows a typical infrastructure wireless network setup. The wireless
access point connects to a switch that provides power to the access point. The
access point can connect multiple wireless devices to the network.
This network provides connectivity among wireless network devices and
computers that have a wired connection to the switch. The switch connects to a
router that connects to an ISP for Internet access.
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Product Overview
This chapter describes the physical features of the Cisco WAP2000 Wireless-G
Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and includes the following sections:
•Front Panel, page 5
•Back Panel, page 6
•Side Panel, page7
Front Panel
The LEDs on the front panel of the access point display information about network
activity.
POWER—(Green) Lights up when the access point is powered on.
PoE—(Green) Lights up when the access point is powered through an Ethernet
cable.
WIRELESS—(Green) Lights up when the wireless module is active on the access
point. The LED flashes when the access point is actively sending or receiving data
from a wireless device.